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truism

/ˈtruːɪzəm/
tru · ism ˈtruː · ɪzəm
English Definition
n. obvious truth; platitude; cliché
中文释义
真理；老生常谈
Significado en Español
perogrullada, verdad evidente
한국어 뜻
자명한 진리, 진부한 말
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chân lý hiển nhiên, lời nói sáo rỗng
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Example Sentence

"Time heals all wounds" is a common truism.

\时间治愈一切创伤"是一个常见的老生常谈。"

Synonyms
platitude axiom
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
true (true) + ism → truism, common saying.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

In the meeting, the manager shared a truism that communication is key to success. What is a synonym for “truism”?

  1. A novelty
  2. B platitude
  3. C contradiction
  4. D mystery
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B — platitude. “truism” means n. obvious truth; platitude; cliché

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Hard work pays off is a familiar ______ that nearly everyone has heard.

  1. A mystery
  2. B riddle
  3. C secret
  4. D truism
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D — truism. “truism” means n. obvious truth; platitude; cliché

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Common questions about “truism”

What does “truism” mean?

truism — n. obvious truth; platitude; cliché. In Chinese: 真理；老生常谈.

How do you pronounce “truism”?

truism is pronounced /ˈtruːɪzəm/. It breaks into 2 syllables: tru · ism.

How do you use “truism” in a sentence?

"Time heals all wounds" is a common truism. (\时间治愈一切创伤"是一个常见的老生常谈。")

What are synonyms for “truism”?

platitude, axiom — all close in meaning to truism (n. obvious truth; platitude; cliché).

Is “truism” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. truism appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “truism”?

true (true) + ism → truism, common saying.

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